Johnson Seeks Meeting with Biden Before Approving Aid, Citing Border Concerns
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House Speaker Mike Johnson wants a one-on-one meeting with President Biden before proceeding with aid packages for Ukraine and Israel.
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Johnson has requested meetings with Biden multiple times in the last 2 months, but Biden has not yet agreed to meet.
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The White House says Johnson needs to resolve his own inconsistencies on border policy instead of delaying national security aid for political reasons.
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Johnson previously called a meeting with Biden on immigration "productive," but now wants border policy changes paired with any new aid package.
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With the Senate having passed a aid package without border provisions, Johnson could put the bill to a House vote, but Republican skepticism makes that unlikely.